Construction on LAC-Expansion from bullets to drones… America raises questions about security on the India-China border.

When India and China are talking about improving relations, satisfaction has been expressed in the military agreements reached on the border in the meeting of NSAs of both countries, then the report of the US Defense Department Pentagon 2024 seems to be raising serious questions about China's military activities. After this report, the reality of China is coming to the fore. On the one hand it extends the hand of friendship, on the other hand, it is busy strengthening itself on the border. Many revelations have been made about China in the American report.

China's military preparations

1. China's infrastructure on the LAC is rapidly strengthening.
2. Deployment of new military units under Western Theatre Command.
3. Development of advanced hypersonic missile systems.
4. Establishment of precision artillery units.
5. Expansion of drone bases in Tibet and Xinjiang.
6. Greater use of satellites for surveillance along the LAC.
7. Increase in the number of troops in border areas.
8. Testing of cyber and electronic warfare capabilities.
9. Increasing activities of the Chinese Navy at key chokepoints.
10. Construction of bullet train projects near India-China border.

India's security concerns

1. Chinese intrusion in Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh.
2. China's evasive attitude in resolving border dispute.
3. There is a possibility of a recurrence of incidents like Doklam and Galwan.
4. Implications of increasing Chinese activities in the Tibetan region for India.
5. Military and economic assistance by China to neighboring countries.

What is America's strategy?

This view of the Pentagon may be an attempt to pit India against China. The US wants to make India a major ally against China by including it in the Quad and other alliances. This report benefits the US because it can motivate India to lean towards the Western bloc by increasing its security concerns.

This Pentagon report can also be a warning for India that the claims of improving relations with China do not match the ground reality, America wants to take advantage of this situation and make India its strategic pivot.